This talk by Alison Hunter, historian and archivist to Sheffield Botanical Gardens, will concentrate on the more recent history of the Gardens from the time that Sheffield City Council took over the management from the owners, the Sheffield Town Trust in 1951. It will also cover the formation of the Friends (FOBS) (and the contributions made by various members) and the Gardens’ Trust (SBGT) and their role in the Heritage Lottery Fund supported Restoration Project.